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On alternating weeks, Amy will review individual films through a feminist lens.

There’s an early scene in the musician biopic RESPECT where the mother of a young Aretha Franklin, sensing her daughter’s difficult path ahead, warns that she must “never fear any man” and that “your daddy doesn’t own your voice.” Sadly, for much of her life, Aretha Franklin would be justified in having a great deal […]

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Growing older can be a daunting experience for a woman no matter her status in life or how she earns a living. But, let’s face it, in the entertainment industry it can be even more challenging. And for actresses over the age of 35, it’s an especially hostile environment. Many performers are put out to […]

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Twenty-three years after her untimely death, Princess Diana remains both a beloved and controversial figure who continues to wield power and influence over a royal family she nearly brought down. Her evolution from the shy, demure teenager uncomfortable with the public spotlight to a potent, confident figure on the world stage is one of the […]

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